MLB already started messing with the ALCS schedule, moving Thursday’s Game 3 in Cleveland, and fans on social media absolutely blew up. Now, get ready for an even bigger headache, because Friday’s Game 4 forecast looks even worse, and the league is staring down a brutal choice that nobody wants to make.
Game 3 Uproar Was Just the Beginning
Seriously, you saw it go down. The Cleveland Guardians are hosting the Tampa Bay Rays for Games 3, 4, and 5 of the ALCS, and the weather is already a massive problem. MLB had to switch Thursday’s Game 3 start time from 8 PM to 1 PM EDT, all because of rain concerns. And the internet, man, it went wild. People were losing their minds about flights getting messed up and trying to pull their kids out of school with less than 24 hours notice. It’s a huge logistical nightmare for fans traveling and locals trying to catch a playoff game.
Friday’s Forecast Is Straight-Up Scary
Here’s the kicker: Friday’s Game 4, currently slated for a 6 PM EDT start, has an even uglier forecast. We’re talking rain *and* thundershowers, which is way worse than what Thursday was supposed to bring. After all the complaints MLB heard about Thursday’s last-minute change, they’ve got a seriously tough call looming. No one wants to sit through multiple rain delays, especially not in these critical playoff games. The real mind-bender? What if Thursday isn’t even that bad, and they moved it for nothing? That would just add insult to injury for the fans who already had their plans shredded.
A Dry Weekend Might Be the Only Silver Lining
Alright, deep breath, because there’s *some* good news in this whole mess. The weekend forecast for Cleveland is looking dry and clear, which is a massive relief. With Sunday being an off and travel day, there’s a real shot that MLB could push Friday’s Game 4 to Saturday, and then move Saturday’s Game 5 to Sunday. It’s not ideal, changing schedules mid-playoffs, but it’s probably the best option if Friday is indeed a total washout. Let’s hope for some sunshine and a clear path to get these ALCS games played without any more fan frustration!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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